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Simon vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Lukas Rank #268

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #268 for Lukas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Lukas more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Simon and Lukas mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Simon and Lukas boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.

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